Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 74 in Riga 2003. February 11 (Mon. Nr. 8, § 30) requirements for personal protective equipment, the procedures for conformity assessment and market surveillance are Issued in accordance with the law "on conformity assessment" article 7 General questions 1. establishes the essential requirements personal protective equipment and relevant compliance monitoring mechanism, the first time that individual means of protection in the internal market — offering the sale, gift or transfer of use against or without payment, as well as setting the agenda , the personal protective equipment market surveillance.
2. Personal protective equipment (protection) wear are the following (for holding in hand) for the devices, products and systems, created by the manufacturer for the protection of persons against one or more health or safety factors: 2.1 dangerous devices, products and systems, which consists of several separate linked parts and for the user's protection against dangerous factors resulting from one or more risks;
2.2. protection devices and mechanisms that combine (separable or inseparable) with a protective feature that the user uses (wearing or holding) to carry out certain acts;
2.3. protection of the exchanged key ingredients that are required for the normal operation.
3. Any system offered on the market together with the remedy for its connection to another external, additional device shall be considered as an integral part of the protection component, even if the system is not designed to be worn or keeping your hand all the time of exposure.
4. the rules do not apply to: 4.1 protection products developed and produced specifically for the needs of the armed forces or in the maintenance of public order (such as helmets, shields);
4.2. self defense for protection products (e.g. spray cans);
4.3. only for personal use designed and manufactured remedies for protection against: 4.3.1. inclement weather (such as headgear, seasonal clothing, footwear, umbrellas);
4.3.2. moisture and water (such as gloves for washing dishes);
4.3.3. the heat (e.g. gloves);
4.4. the protection of persons or rescue vessels and aircraft for remedies that are not used consistently;
4.5. the helmets and helmets with visors, intended for the protection of persons using a two or three-wheel vehicles with the engine.
5. The Ministry of welfare, in cooperation with the relevant technical standards Committee recommends the non-profit State limited liability company "Latvian standards", reliance standard.
6. the non-profit organization public limited liability company "Latvian standards" submit for publication in the newspaper "journal," the Latvian National Standard status in the European harmonized standards adapted a list of applicable requirements of these regulations (hereinafter referred to as the applicable standards).
7. The Welfare Minister in the Cabinet of Ministers proposals submitted for competent accreditation of conformity assessment bodies that assess the compliance with these regulations (hereinafter referred to as the authorized institution). The notified body shall meet the following requirements: 7.1. the notified body shall have at its disposal the appropriate personnel and technical equipment technical and administrative tasks connected with inspection and surveillance procedures;
7.2. the notified bodies assessment and certification of personnel performing professionally, with integrity and technical competence. The staff is responsible for the evaluation and certification of affected persons not directly associated with the certification, commercial interests;
7.3. the notified body staff shall respect the confidentiality of information that it won, by inspection (except for information that is provided by a reasoned request, the national authorities of supervision and control);
7.4. the notified body shall provide their own insurance against civil liability in respect of the activities which it is empowered to make.
8. Depending on the potential risk protection features fall into three categories. The category specified by the manufacturer, his authorized representative or the importer.
9. the first category belong to the simple construction of the protection features that protect against such minimal harmful or minimal hazardous factors which the user the ability to evaluate time: 9.1 against superficial mechanical effects;
9.2. effects of weak chemical cleaning products with easily preventable effects;
9.3. against dangerous factors that may arise when handling hot components, and the user is not exposed for 50 ° C higher temperature;
9.4. against atmospheric phenomena (except extreme);
9.5. against small bumps and vibrations that affect the human vital functions and do not cause irreversible health problems;
9.6. against solar radiation.
10. At the second category belong to the remedies which do not meet, not the first, nor the third category.
11. At the third category belongs to the complex design protection that protects against dangerous factors that users could not quickly enough to appreciate and which endanger human life or negative and irreversible impact on human health: 11.1. filter respiratory devices for protection against solid and liquid aerosols or irritant particles, toxic or radioactive gases;
11.2. respirator device (including those used for diving), providing full insulation from the atmosphere;
11.3. the remedies for the protection of the body, which provides partial protection against hazardous chemical and radioactive substances, hazardous chemical and radioactive products or against ionizing radiation;
11.4. protection for 100 ° C and higher temperatures and conditions where possible infrared radiation, flames or large quantities of molten material;
11.5. the remedies for minus 50 ° C or lower;
11.6. protective equipment against falls from a height;
7.3. protection against electrical currents and dangerous voltage or remedies, used insulation when working with high voltage.
12. the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall draw up the technical documentation. The technical documentation shall, on request, be produced to the market surveillance authorities.
13. The technical documentation shall contain the following information: 13.1. technical means of protection in case: 13.1.1 complete and detailed plan of protection (schemes), as well as calculations and prototype test results proving the compliance with this provision in Chapter 4;
13.1.2. essential requirements and a list of standards applied, but, if not, at the time of the design of the technical specifications set out;
13.2. Description of the test methods and kontrolparametr, which are used in your organization to control the protection products manufactured conform to the applicable standards and maintain quality level;
13.3. This provision of the information referred to in paragraph 57.
14. If the imported health products manufacturer does not have a representative established in Latvia, for compliance with these rules and on the conformity with the essential requirements is the responsibility of the importer.
 
2. The conformity assessment procedures 15. the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall ensure protection of the categories of the conformity assessment procedures: 15.1 the category protective equipment — module A;
15.2. the second category protection products-module B + C;
15.3. category remedies — B + or B + D module C2 module (at the choice of the manufacturer).
 
2.1. The manufacturer's internal control (module A) 16. manufacturer's internal control (module A) is the procedure whereby the manufacturer or its authorised representative shall ensure compliance with the requirements of this regulation and: 16.1. draw up a declaration of conformity (annex 1), stating that the proposed remedy on the market satisfies the requirements of this regulation;
16.2. marked remedy with the CE mark according to the provisions of Chapter 3 requirements.
17. the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall ensure that the provisions set out in paragraph 89 of the market surveillance authorities of these rules 13. and dossier referred to in paragraph 57.
 
2.2. The type-examination (module B) 18. Protection type-examination (module B) is the procedure whereby a notified body on the basis of the manufacturer or of his authorised representative application, tested and approved (certified) the compliance with this provision of the sample.
19. the application of a particular type of protection testing, the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall submit only one authorized institution.

20. the manufacturer or his authorised representative of the manufacturer and of his authorised representative name (natural persons: first name, last name), address and business registration number (natural persons — persons code). The application shall be accompanied by the provision in paragraph 13 and 57 of these documents and the samples.
21. at the manufacturer or its authorised representative, the notified body of the receipt of the application: 21.1. check the manufacturer's technical file to establish its compliance with the applicable standards. If the manufacturer is not used or is only partially used the applicable standard or standards are not applicable to developed, before that rule 13.1. inspection of the referred institution's authorized check the technical specifications used by the manufacturer in compliance with these rules laid down in the essential requirements;
21.2. checking the protection of samples: 21.2.1. make sure that the sample made in accordance with the manufacturer's technical documentation and protection product can be completely safe to use for its intended purpose;
21.2.2. carry out the necessary examinations and tests in order to verify compliance with the applicable standards of the sample. If the manufacturer is not used or is only partially used the applicable standard or standards applicable to authorized institutions not designed, carried out the necessary checks and tests to see whether a sample is consistent with the manufacturer's technical specifications and used these rules laid down in the essential requirements.
22. If the sample meets the requirements of these regulations, issue to the manufacturer of the notified body the type examination certificate, demonstrating compliance with the protection type. The certificate shall indicate the results of the checks and the conditions of issue of the certificate. If necessary, the certificate shall be accompanied by the descriptions and drawings permitting the identification of the certified sample.
23. the institution of the type-examination certificate and accompanying descriptions and drawings for 10 years after the last offering of the internal market and, on a reasoned request, a copy of the certificate shall be issued by the market surveillance authorities, the other notified bodies and the Ministry of Welfare and the Ministry of the economy.
24. If the notified body decided not to issue the type-examination certificate shall so inform the manufacturer or the authorised representative of the manufacturer and the other notified bodies, as well as the reasons for the refusal and the procedures for appeals against decisions.
 
2.3. the Declaration of conformity to type (module C) 25. The Declaration of conformity to type (module C) is the part of a conformity assessment procedure whereby the manufacturer or its authorised representative ensures and declares the conformity to the type described in the type examination certificate and with the requirements laid down in these provisions.
26. the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall draw up a declaration of conformity (annex 1).
27. the manufacturer or his authorised representative highlights each protection product that meets the requirements of these provisions, with the CE mark according to the provisions of Chapter 3 requirements.
 
2.4. The monitoring of the final assessment (module C2) 28. the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall submit an application in all the institutions authorized assessment monitoring (module C2).
29. The monitoring of the final assessment shall include the following: 29.1. manufacturer in the production process, as well as the final product inspection and testing ensures the homogeneity and conformity with the type as described in the inspection certificate and with the essential requirements of these rules;
29.2. the notified body no less than annually conduct random checks and issue the required protective equipment all manufacturer evaluation monitoring report;
29.3. the notified body shall select the samples and test them by applicable standards as well as in certain tests, the tests necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of these regulations with the essential requirements.
30. If the notified body shall assess the conformity of the sample, finds that the sample for the conformity assessment of the necessary additional information, but the type-examination certificate issued by the other notified body, the body shall assess the conformity of the sample, inform the notified body which issued the type-examination certificate.
31. If a notified body finds that the protection is not consistent, or they do not comply with the type-examination certificate or the requirements set out in these rules, it shall inform the market surveillance authorities.
32. the manufacturer by market surveillance authorities on request, be produced to the authorized authorities issued the final report of the evaluation of surveillance.
 
2.5. The quality assurance system (module D) 33. the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall submit the application to the institution of authorized quality assurance system (module D). The application shall include: 33.1. for information on the categories and the approved pattern;
33.2. the quality assurance system documentation;
33.3. the written commitment to fulfill all the requirements set by the quality assurance system, as well as to take care of its relevance and effectiveness.
34. the quality assurance system documentation includes: 34.1. the quality objectives, the organisational scheme, the responsibility and powers of officials with regard to product quality;
21.3. the protection of inspections and tests;
3. information concerning the quality system assessment of the effectiveness of the funds.
35. the notified body shall assess the quality system complies with the relevant documentation, described evaluate the quality system elements to check, in particular, the quality system ensures protection products produced conform to the approved pattern. Verification opinion and forward the decision to the manufacturer.
36. the manufacturer or his authorised representative shall inform the notified body that certifies the protection of quality system of planned changes to the quality system. The notified body shall assess whether the proposed changes will affect the conformity with the approved (certified) protection type, and the decision shall be notified to the manufacturer.
37. the manufacturer or his authorized representative to a notified body protection equipment inspection, testing and storage controls, as well as access to the following information: 37.1. the quality assurance system documentation;
37.2. the technical documentation;
37.3. the quality assurance manual.
38. the notified body shall periodically, but not less frequently than every three years, carried out the surveillance of the quality system, which make sure that the manufacturer complies with the certified quality system and provide the manufacturer with an inspection report (audit).
39. the notified body may make unannounced quality assurance system checks (audits). The need of such tests and the frequency shall be determined depending on the monitoring system. After inspection (audit) the notified body shall issue the manufacturer with an inspection report (audit).
40. the manufacturer or his authorised representative by the market surveillance authorities on request, be produced to the authorized authorities issued the report.
 
3. the CE marking is 41. If the notified body has assessed the compliance with and found that it meets the requirements set out in these regulations, the manufacturer has provided protective equipment conformity with the essential requirements. The manufacturer of each protection product and its packaging is marked with the CE mark (annex 2) so that the marking should be visible and legible, indelible throughout as well as protection during use.
42. The third category protective equipment the CE marking shall be accompanied by the identification number of the notified body which carried out the check of the module D or C2.
43. the protection product and its packaging may not deploy marks or inscriptions which might be confused with the CE marking.
44. the size of the CE marking the manufacturer can increase or decrease the light in the sample proportions.
45. The two components of the CE marking is the same vertical dimensions, which may not be less than five millimeters.
 
4. the Essential requirements for the protection of user health and safety protection 46. Protection feature provides adequate protection against the prospect of dangerous factor.
47. Protection feature ergonomically designed and is made so that the conditions of use of the user, making the risk-related activities should be the maximum protected.

48. the highest protection level is the optimal level of behind-the-sardzīb, which provides the protection of effective use of resources.
49. Protection class meets the applicable standards specified risk level. A change in the conditions of use and it is possible the different levels of risk, designing a remedy, take note of the highest possible level of risk.
50. the remedy designed and manufactured so as to reduce the use of hazardous factors to acceptable levels.
51. the protection of the materials and parts (including corruption) should not affect the user's health and hygiene.
52. The parts of the face or can come into contact with the user, may not be a surface roughness, sharp edges, protrusions, and other formations that could cause irritation or injury.
53. Designing a remedy, reduce the resulting user perception, movement or position position limits. Protection must not cause the user's movements, which pose a threat to him or to another person.
54. The correct operation is easy and appropriate conditions, the user's movements and postures. Remedy user apply physique through adjustment and attachment systems, as well as provide you with the appropriate size available.
55. the remedy designed as easy as possible, without, however, reducing the strength and effectiveness of the constructive, which provides adequate protection against certain harmful or hazardous factors.
56. If a manufacturer intends to use simultaneously several different remedies for protection against the more dangerous factors, protective equipment must be compatible.
57. Offering protection product on the market, shall be accompanied by details of the manufacturer and its authorised representative (name and address) and the following of the manufacturer or of his authorised representative, information prepared in the national language: 57.1. remedies (storage, use, cleaning, maintenance, servicing and disinfection). The manufacturer's recommended cleaning, maintenance and disinfection means, properly used, must not be harmful to the Act on the protection feature or user;
57.2. protection technical features found in tests, determining the level of protection and class;
57.3. the appropriate remedies for accessories and spare parts characteristics;
57.4. protection class protection of the corresponding risk levels and usage restrictions;
57.5. remedies for aging or period;
57.6. type of packaging, transport protection;
57.7. the terms used and marking;
57.8. legislation, which complied with the requirements set, so designed and constructed that a remedy;
the notified body 57.9. name, address and identification number, which approved the type.
58. Protection control systems designed to use the State in which they are tuned, could not change without the user's knowledge.
59. Protection covering designated body parts, ensure sufficient ventilation to reduce sweating protection during use. If this is not possible, the protection feature provided with the sweat absorption features.
60. The face, eyes and respiratory tract protection remedies as possible, limiting visibility.
61. the protection degree of the optical neutrality correspond to user actions. If necessary, remedy or treatment provides demisting.
62. The models that are intended for users who need vision correction, used with glasses or contact lenses.
63. If the intended purpose of use can significantly affect its aging, the manufacturer on each market put copy protection and packaging or to nomaināmaj parts of a clearly legible date of manufacture and, if possible, the term and the aging.
64. If the manufacturer does not specify the aging time limits or expiration date, it provides information that enable the user to use the same fix, having regard to the protection of the quality, storage and use, as well as cleaning, maintenance, and service conditions.
65. If the manufacturer's recommended periodic cleaning contribute to the rapid deterioration in the market for each proposed remedies for add or copy instructions provide information on the maximum number of cleanup operation before the repetitive tests or termination of use.
66. If a protection feature may grapple with moving objects and can endanger the user protection product must be strength limit, beyond which the ingredient in question breaks up and prevents hazards.
67. Protection features designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, designed and built in such a way that they cannot become electric, electrostatic or impact sparks generated by the source and ignite explosive mixtures.
68. For use in emergency situations or for quick installation and/or removal of the equipment shall be designed and built in such a way that the installation and/or removal duration should be as short as possible. Any compatible systems that need to be correctly placed or removed, is quick and easy to use.
69. If a health product is intended for use in conditions of increased hazard (category 3 protection products), together with the producer protection product supplies information — protection of the settlement and ready-to-use detection procedures — that only specially trained persons whose qualifications makes it clear and appropriate use.
70. If a protection feature is the alarm device acting as if there is no normal protection device positioned so that the user use good reception alarm.
71. The components which user can adjust, affix or removed to change, is that the operations could be performed without the use of tools.
72. If the remedy is expected to add another device, add the mechanism is such that it can only be connected to the intended device.
73. If a protection feature is a fluid circulation system, it must ensure the protected fluid circulation in the immediate vicinity of the body regardless of user gestures, posture or movement of the conditions of use.
74. To indicate the recognition marks directly or indirectly concerning the health and safety of the user. These signs must be clear and unambiguous across protection during use. It is recommended to use a European Union countries use pictograms and ideograms. If the mark contains a word or sentence, the text must be in the language of the country.
75. If a health product or its ingredients is too small to accommodate the pictograms and ideograms, they, together with the relevant explanations shall be indicated on the packaging and in the instructions for use.
76. If the health product (for example, clothing, footwear) designed to visually and individually determine the user's location, protection feature requires one or more alarm devices or facilities emitting direct or reflected the intensity of visible light, which has the required photometric or colorimetric properties.
77. If the remedy for the protection of the users at the same time against several dangerous factors, it must meet the requirements of protection against each of these factors.
78. Protection of user protection against mechanical shocks (jolts) also meet the following requirements: 78.1. protection is sufficient triecienabsorbēšan properties, to prevent injuries that may arise from falling, flying or thrown objects user shocks or bodily collision with an obstacle. Protection feature protects the body against impact or penetration of the subject of a protected body part, at least up to the level of the triecienenerģij, a part of the triecienabsorbējoš size and weight ensure conditions of use;
78.2. remedies for protecting the user against falls: 78.2.1. to prevent slipping, footwear outsoles creates or complemented by additional elements to ensure a sufficient link with the surface using adhesion and friction (depending on surface properties and condition);

78.2.2. to prevent falls from a height, the remedy shall be equipped with safety belts and fastening system, which adds a secure support point. Protection product is reduced to a minimum the user from falling off, prevents collisions and falls or injuries of the user, then a fast braking (arresting forces must not reach the threshold when the damaged one of the ingredients), as well as ensure that after braking the user's body to remain in the State in which the user can expect the necessary assistance;
78.2.3. the manufacturer's special instructions for use describe the safe shall inform the focal point, which may be located at the height of the user, as well as how to properly pull up (use) and how the belt attachment system to add secure support point;
78.3. protection of user protection against mechanical vibrations to ensure reduced harmful vibration impacts on user endangered parts of the body or the whole body. The vibrations transmitted to the user by the acceleration values must not exceed the maximum daily permissible vibration values.
79. Protection of user protection against crushing or part of the body of satriekšan the effects of weakening to prevent injuries or permanent inconvenience.
80. Protection of user body parts for protection against superficial injuries (such as bruises, stab and caurdūrien, sagriezum, bites) provide adequate resistance to friction, perforation, sagriezum and other foreseeable risks under normal conditions of use.
81. Protection of user protection against drowning meets the following requirements: 81.1. remedy as quickly as possible, without compromising the user's health, highlights her above the liquid environment, even if the user is powerless or fall unconscious, and keeps the user above the liquid environment to help the arrival time, providing breathing;
81.2. According to the envisaged use environment protection feature can be completely or partially floating, filled with air or gas that can be loaded into the protection feature automatically, make up can be actuated by hand or health product can inflate by mouth. Inflatable inflates remedy easily and fully;
81.3. protection for normal operation should not affect the impact against the liquid surface and environmental impact;
81.4. as determined by the conditions of use, the protection feature provided with blow-up devices, as well as with a light or sound-signalling devices;
81.5. as determined by the conditions of use, the protection feature is the body's aizāķēšan and fastening devices, so you can bring out the user from a liquid environment;
81.6. If user who wears protection feature (outfits), is at risk of falling into the liquid medium or requiring his immersion in it, the protection feature (outfits) designs and manufactures for prolonged use;
81.7. protection feature (outfits) provide sufficient protection against drowning, do not restrict the user's movements and helps him to swim or to take appropriate action to avoid drowning or rescue the other person.
82. Protection noise prevention of exposure to ensure that the user does not exceed the perceived noise regulations set permissible norms. The label on the remedies, but if this is not possible, on the packaging indicates reduction in noise level and comfort indicators provided by the remedy.
83. the remedies for protection against heat and/or flame shall meet the following requirements: 83.1. protective equipment ensuring conditions of use the appropriate thermal insulation and mechanical strength;
51.7. protection components used and the materials are appropriate for the user's protection against radiant and konvektīv (natural air circulation) heat, those is adequate heat conduction coefficient, to use, to prevent the ignition.
83.3. protection with reflective outer surface reflectivity could match the intensity of the flow of heat radiation in the infrared spectrum;
83.4. temporary use high temperature for means of protection and remedies that can uzpilē a hot liquid, or you can come into a large amount of hot melted material is the calorific value to catch most of the heat, until the user leaves the endangered space and removes or pulls a remedy;
83.5. protection of materials and components, which can be uzšļākt to a large amount of hot liquid, is this rule 78.1. requirements under the appropriate triecienabsorbējoš properties;
83.6. products used in fire protection products, materials and components, which can come into contact with the flame, is use a suitable degree of fire resistance. Those materials and components do not melt the flame effects, and does not contribute to the spread of the flame;
83.7 of protection to convey the heat users is small enough and the wearing time does not cause heat accumulation (accumulation) on any part of the body to the level of risk when you exceeded the limit of pain or impaired breathing;
83.8. If necessary, the protection of the aizsargvirsm prevent liquid or steam caursūkšano, not to burn the user;
83.9. when a remedy is in the cooling device heat absorption with liquid evaporation or sublimation (solid substances evaporation) method, the vapour outlet on the outside rather than in the direction of the user;
83.10. If a protection feature is the breathing device, it shall ensure adequate protection of the conditions of use;
83.11. If the health product intended for temporary use at high temperatures, the manufacturer, the instructions shall specify the maximum amount of time a user may be located at high temperatures.
84. the remedies for protection against cold shall meet the following requirements: 84.1. protective equipment ensuring conditions of use the appropriate thermal insulation and mechanical strength;
52.3. protection of materials and components used in the siltumvadīšan rate is low, providing the appropriate user isolation heat conditions of use. Use low temperature flexible materials and provided protection for components keeping adequate flexibility for the user to take the necessary appropriate posture and movements;
84.3. remedies, which can uzšļākt to a large amount of cold liquid, is this rule 78.1. requirements under the appropriate triecienabsorbējoš properties;
84.4. from the user to convey the chill is small enough and means of protection during cold weather wear on any part of the body to be protected (also leg and hand fingertips) under no circumstances does not accumulate (build up) up to the level of risk when you exceeded the limit of pain or health;
84.5. prevent liquid (e.g., rainwater) caursūkšano, as well as injuries that may occur to the surface coating of the cold face of the user;
84.6. If the protection feature is the breathing device, it shall ensure adequate protection of the conditions of use;
84.7. If the health product intended for temporary use in low temperatures, the manufacturer, the instructions shall specify the maximum amount of time a user may be located in low temperatures.
85. the remedies for protection against electrical power shall comply with the following requirements: 85.1. health product sufficiently isolates the user from the voltage for which he may be subject to the conditions of use;
85.2. the materials and construction ensure that leakage power is kept to a minimum and in any case less than the maximum permitted limit;
85.3. If a health product is to be used with electrical equipment that is or may be energized, to safeguard the protection class, working voltage, serial number and date of manufacture;
85.4. to provide for the adequate use of the launch date and the periodic inspections to be carried out or a date;
85.5. the manufacturer shall indicate in the instructions for use of the area of protection and use dielectric method and frequency of inspections.
86. Protection against radiation shall meet the following requirements: 53.5. protection of user protection against non ionizing radiation: 86.1.1. health product use, to prevent acute or chronic eye injuries, absorbs or reflects most of the harmful waves emitted in the energy spectrum, the perception of a harmless visible wavelength range, contrast, and colors;

86.1.2. protection protection provide the spectral transmission (transmission) factors in each of the harmful wave spectrum ranges to energy emitted light density, which could reach the user's eyes through the filter, should be minimal and not exceed the maximum size;
86.1.3. the conditions of use, windshields intact and does not lose its characteristics of radiation;
86.1.4. to market each of the proposed remedies are indicated in the radiation spectral distribution curve the appropriate protection;
86.1.5. one type of source protection provided shall be classified in ascending order according to their rate of protection. The manufacturer shall indicate the characteristics of the radiation, and to choose the most appropriate remedy, taking into account the distance to the source of radiation and spectral distribution of energy emitted in the distance. The manufacturer identifying protective factors corresponding to the number indicated on each of the windscreen;
86.2. protection of user protection against ionising radiation: 86.2.1. protection against radioactive dust, gases, liquids or mixtures thereof for the protection of materials and components ensure that the pollution conditions of use not to a user;
86.2.2. the required insulation (depending on the type of pollution) provide impenetrable protection the containment, ventilation or spiediensistēm;
86.2.3. the purification process of contamination may not remedy damage and affect its future use intended use;
86.2.4. protection for the user, in whole or in part for protection against external radiation to provide protection against a weak electron source beta radiation or weak photon source of gamma radiation. Protection of materials and components provide the user a level of protection which prevents radiation exposure time increases to a user if he moves or changes in body position. On the specify the material, from how it was made, and the conditions of use according to the material thickness.
87. Protective equipment for protection against dangerous chemicals, hazardous chemicals and infectious particles meet the following requirements: 87.1. protective equipment respiratory protection: 87.1.1. health product supplies the user with breathable air in sufficient quantities, where the ambient atmosphere is polluted or not enough oxygen;
87.1.2. air that the user receives through a remedy, is filtered through the protective device or is delivered through pipes from the unpolluted air storage;
87.1.3. protection of materials and components provide the user conditions of use normal breathing and hygiene throughout the time of wear;
87.1.4. user face insulation inhalation pressure (filtering devices) and breathable air purification degree is such that the contaminated atmosphere does not endanger the user's health or hygiene;
87.1.5. to remedy is the manufacturer's identification mark and the characteristics of protective equipment in the category concerned to the user after reading the instructions to correctly use the remedy;
87.1.6. If a protection feature is filtering device, the manufacturer shall indicate in the instructions the filter expiry date;
87.2. the protection of the user's skin and eye protection: 87.2.1.  remedy user's skin and eye protection against dangerous substances and infective particles in the conditions of use prevents direct contact with the user's body or diffusion through the coating;
87.2.2. the design, materials and elements ensure the tightness of it or, if this is not possible, the partial tightness (in this case, the use of continuous time is limited);
87.2.3. If the relevant dangerous chemicals or particles are infekciozaj high caurkļūšan or diffusion and use of health products for a limited time, take the applicable protection standard tests (tests) according to the classification of the level of protection and the level of efficiency;
87.2.4. If the nature or circumstances of use of certain substances or very strong infectious reagent limits the protection term of protection protection feature checks to determine the limits of use;
87.2.5. the package leaflet shall contain a breakdown of the code used, the applicable standard test (test) and a detailed description of the information needed to determine the maximum use of the various conditions of use.
88. The dive for protective equipment shall meet the following requirements: 88.1. protection feature provided the user with a suitable breathing gas mix, taking into account the maximum dive depth;
88.2. If necessary, the conditions of use protection: protects users against 88.2.1. depth pressure and, if necessary, against the cold;
88.2.2. it is equipped with life saving Kit that allows the user to return to the top of the liquid environment;
88.2.3. is equipped with a warning device, which users advance warning of possible interference with the supply of breathing gas mixture of valid.
 
5. Market surveillance 89. Consumer Protection Center of trading and service sectors and the State Labour Inspectorate work carried out the surveillance of the market, ensuring that the market would be offered only those remedies that meet the requirements set out in these provisions and, according to the installed, maintained and used without risk to human health and life.
90. where the market surveillance authority finds that a health product does not meet the requirements laid down in these rules, it shall take legislative or regulatory measures to prevent the placing on the market and use.
91. where the market surveillance authorities find that the health product, bears the CE marking, the proper use for the intended purpose, however, pose a threat to human health and life or cause damage to the environment, it shall suspend the placing on the market and to prohibit its use. The relevant information, giving reasons, the market surveillance authority shall send the importer and the manufacturer or his authorised representative.
92. This provision is inadequate protection products presentation (advertising) for trade fairs, exhibitions and other places are permissible only if they are accompanied by clearly legible indication that these remedies are not sold or used until such time as the manufacturer or his authorized representative will be provided by their compliance with the requirements of this regulation.
 
6. Closing questions 93. Be declared unenforceable in the Cabinet of 25 July 2000, the provisions of no. 248 "provisions on personal protective equipment" (Latvian journal, 2000, 272./274.nr).
94. The entry into force of the provisions by April 1, 2003.
 
Informative reference to European Union directives, the regulations include provisions arising from the Directive 89/686/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 93/95/EEC and 96/58/EC.
Prime Minister e. Repše Welfare Minister d. Staķ is the Editorial Note: the entry into force of the provisions by April 1, 2003.

 
2. the annex to Cabinet of Ministers of 11 February 2003 regulations No 74 CE marking the CE marking attesting the conformity with the essential requirements, the large letters ' CE '. A sample of the label is as follows: Welfare Minister d.-Staķ